Mazzoli: A Thousand Tongues (Version for Viola & Electronics)
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- Composer: Missy Mazzoli (1980-)
- Instrumentation (this edition): Viola, Electronics
- Originally for: Cello, Electronics
- Work: A Thousand Tongues (2011)
Description
For amplified viola and prerecorded electronics. A Thousand Tongues was originally commissioned by cellist and vocalist Jody Redhage. The version for viola was premiered by Nadia Sirota. This piece is a short but intense response to the following text by Stephen Crane: Yes, I have a thousand tongues, / and nine and ninety-nine lie. / Though I strive to use the one, / It will make no melody at my will, / But is dead in my mouth. — Missy Mazzoli